secretchord

While I was out spending the afternoon with my son, it just dawned on me. I would not be spending this time with him today if I hadn't quit drinking. He is spending more quality time with me because I quit. I don't know why but I just realized that. Changes like that kind of happen without noticing I guess.

least

There are so many positive changes made thru sobriety. But my favorite is waking up feeling good.

soberclover

It's a fabulous realization isn't it?!

JD

Yeah, there are so many positive things that you might not even realize until it hits you. The additional time with loved ones is a big one.

nova84

What a beautiful realisation...here's to many more x

sva777

The wasted weekends and other days nursing hangovers were such a normal part of my life. I just figured that how it is at the time. Looking back now it was such a waste, at least fifteen or more years.

I am very grateful to not waste anymore precious days with that nonsense anymore.

I spent the day being productive around the house, hooking up new speakers and running new wire. Few years ago I would have been drunk or in bed with crippling anxiety.

Mags1

It's great isn't it! We get our lives back! Nice one.

Soberwolf

Excellent post

5upersonic

Although I'm lucky enough to still spend a lot of time with my family, it's dawned on me that when I'm drinking I'm not really with them because all of my focus is on when I can get my next drink or recovering from my last. I'm sure they've noticed a difference after just 10 days.

Enjoy!

Dee74

Great post secret chord

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bradly22

It is nice to have your life back isn't it?

HollyWouldnt

I'll add to that: being able to (safely ) drive my kid places at night.